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The imminent battle was unexpectedly interrupted by a sudden downpour, catching everyone off guard. The two armies of Qin Zhao urgently took flood prevention measures, clearly not wanting to be swept away by the rising waters, each busy with their own tasks just to survive this natural disaster.
No one is born to love fighting, and who would wish to abandon their loved ones to face death alone? Fighting for one's country is what leads individuals to forsake their homes and immerse themselves in the chaos of war. This may sound like a lofty principle detached from reality, but it is a truth that has existed.
Without a nation, there is no home; this is the essence of a country that forms a home. Such a simple truth is not just the domain of scholars; even those who cannot read understand the meaning behind these two words.
Looking at the rain pouring outside, Luzi even doubted if someone had poked a hole in the sky. This could hardly be called rain; it was as if a full bucket of water had suddenly tipped over. The furious heavens seemed to kick over all the dark clouds, sending everything undesirable into the sea.
Luzi, who had planned to hold the West Rampart, felt no sense of relief. Although his initial intention was to delay Zhao Xinjun's entry into the Shangdang War Zone, facing over two hundred thousand Zhao Army soldiers, a single Bastion City could not hold out for long. The only force capable of achieving this operational goal was the Tenth Legion that was marching rapidly. While the heavy rain could halt the fighting and buy time, it also impeded the hurried arrival of the Qin Tenth Legion.
Xiao Yu'er, who did not heed Luzi's advice, remained at West Rampart and subsequently joined the battlefield rescue team, braving the rain to pull out more than ten injured soldiers from the pile of corpses. The so-called healer's parental heart knew no distinction between Qin Army and Zhao Army.
The slaughter of war is an inevitability in this world. However, when it comes to treating the wounded, there are no distinctions; this is simply human nature!
When Xiao Yu'er returned home, her face weary, Luzi had already been anxiously waiting with ginger soup he had prepared himself. Seeing this girl disguised as an ordinary Qin soldier offering him a ceramic bowl made him unable to suppress his laughter.
After the battle, there was no accurate count of how many lives this miraculous healer saved from death's brink, but many believed that numerous severely wounded soldiers survived thanks to Xiao Yu'er's treatment. Her meticulous handling of wounds highlighted her skills as a healer with a youthful face. Even years later, people still spoke of her with admiration.
Taking risks to treat severely wounded Zhao Army soldiers came at a cost for kind-hearted Luzi. Years later, during great turmoil in Qin State, this act was deliberately brought up against him as evidence of wrongdoing, nearly costing him his life and fortune. When asked if he regretted his decision to provide aid at that time, he simply replied with one sentence.
Kindness needs no explanation to anyone!
Watching the torrential rain that seemed to pierce through the heavens, Luzi was unaware that he was on the verge of breaking his own sky as well. The walls of West Fortress City appeared almost connected to the clouds above, creating an extremely oppressive atmosphere for those who beheld it.
The fortifications on the east and west sides, personally supervised by Lian Po, were completed in a hurry. The quality of these walls, constructed under such circumstances, is certainly different from those built over a long period.
If the Qin Garrison and Zhao Xinjun were to face each other on flat ground, it would be hard to say how many would survive. A few hundred could hold back One Hundred Thousand here, relying solely on the protection of this Bastion City.
Facing this once-in-a-century downpour, Luzi's concerns are far from unnecessary. It can now be said that as long as the city stands, there is a chance to complete the mission of resistance. However, if the walls of this Stone City cannot withstand the rain and collapse, it would make things much easier for the Zhao Army stranded on the opposite mountain.
Luzi, genuinely worried about this situation, has arranged for someone to inspect and seal leaks in the rain. The continuous thunder and lightning outside weigh heavily on his mind. Feeling restless, he looks back at Xiao Yu'er, who has fallen asleep from exhaustion, and glances at the half bowl of ginger soup left on the table.
Filled with regret, Luzi quietly gets up and covers Xiao Yu'er with a blanket to prevent her from catching a cold. Then he picks up his hat and gently steps outside. He is startled by what he sees; the steps outside are already submerged in water. At this rate, the rain will soon flood inside. Looking up at the dark clouds that seem within reach, he quickly puts on his raincoat and hat before stepping into the rain.
At this moment, the water inside Stone City has risen past his calves, and judging by this trend, it will soon reach his thighs. This indicates that the drainage system in the city is inadequate. It seems that when this city was originally designed, the architect did not anticipate encountering such heavy rain in the mountains.
The pressure of standing water can be felt when walking through water that reaches knee height. The city walls are made of stacked stones without any compacted earth layer inside to provide stability.
"Governor on the wall!"
Wang Jian, who had been patrolling atop the wall despite the risks, hurriedly approached upon hearing the soldiers' call and saluted. Without saying anything else, he immediately expressed concerns about how dangerous it was up there! He urged Luzi to move down quickly!
Luzi wiped away some rainwater but realized it made no difference. He abandoned that idea and said, "I'm not that delicate! If it really is that dangerous, aren't you all here?" After speaking, he leaned against the inner side of the wall and looked down for a moment.
Walking through water feels different than standing atop the wall and looking down. From this vantage point, it appears that the city has turned into a massive dammed lake. Perhaps just a small leak could cause what seems like a sturdy wall to collapse under pressure.
"General Wang! This cannot continue!"
"What!?"
"I said! The water accumulation in the city is too great! If we don't find a way to drain it, the walls beneath our feet will completely collapse!"
Wang Jian wiped his face vigorously, clearly unable to hear what the Governor was saying over the rumbling thunder. At such a time, he couldn't afford to guess blindly, so he had to take advantage of the gaps between the thunder to ask the Governor what he had just said.
Luzi pointed and gestured against the thunder and lightning, almost shouting his lungs out but still failing to convey his message clearly. Seeing that those around him looked completely bewildered, he helplessly took a deep breath and fell silent.
Wang Jian, feeling even more helpless than anyone else, couldn't hear the Governor's hints and was naturally more anxious than Luzi. He raised his hand to point at the clouds above and kindly reminded, "Sir! It's thundering above! You need to speak during the gaps in the thunder so we can hear you!"
Luzi looked up at the fierce winds and lightning overhead and asked helplessly, "What did you just say about thunder!? I can't hear! Is Ji Xi coming!?"
Wang Jian managed to catch that line and shouted back, "Sir! Ji Xi hasn't come!"
Luzi nodded. "Great! You go tell him to hurry to South City Wall and blow a drainage hole!"
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